Friends of the Heysen Trail

Myponga to Mount Compass
2015-05-17
After a short road walk, the trail enters the small but picturesque Yulte Conservation Park. After emerging from the bushland, the trail crosses open farmland continuing along Lawless Rd (and the Myponga Pistol Club firing range), and gradually climbing to Mt Cone, which offers distant views over Victor Harbor to the South.

Myponga
2015-05-17
Off track walking in Myponga conservation park. Some true scrub walking and nice hills.

Short distance but challenging walk. Finishing at the Myponga microbrewery

Mount Crawford
2015-05-17
A casual stroll through pine forest, then we will take the Heysen spur trail to Mount Crawford summit.

Lunch at Williamstown for those interested, suggest wine tasting at TeAro.

Raeville to Bowman Park
2015-05-16 - 2015-05-17
SATURDAY 16 MAY 2015

This walk follows dirt roads into the small town of Georgetown and beyond past Hiskeys Hut. The trail then follows undulating fencelines through Sams Hills.

SUNDAY 17 MAY 2015

An easy walk, predominantly along roads and road reserves, this section takes us through the town of Crystal Brook, then follows the Crystal Brook itself to historic Bowman Park.

THEME – The theme for Saturday night, 17 May, is anything that begins with “G”. Looking forward to see what you come up with.

DINNER – Friday 16 May

If you would like to come for dinner at the Commercial Hotel, 2 Gladstone Street, on Friday from 6.30 pm please msg Lyn on 0417 080 115. You can wander in whenever you get to Gladstone. The kitchen closes around 8pm.

NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office to register for that day. The online registering system will only allow you to register for both walking days.

Mt Crawford to Pewsey Vale
2015-05-10
Initially following forest edges and roadsides, the trail then makes its way up and over the pretty Wirra Wirra Peaks, before descending to creek lines again. After a short detour to visit Freemans Hut, walkers follow farm tracks and road reserves through open big gum grazing land.

PLEASE NOTE – DUE TO THE SAMPSON FLAT FIRE THE CUDLEE CREEK TO MEWETT ROAD SECTION OF THE TRAIL SCHEDULED FOR 10 MAY 2015 HAS HAD TO BE CANCELLED. FORESTRY SA HAS CLOSED THE TRAIL AND A SAFE RE-ROUTE HAS NOT BEEN PUT IN PLACE.

Breakout Creek
2015-05-10
A very easy walk on the linear park, incorporating the Breakout Creek wetlands and Apex Park wetlands.

Cape Jervis to Cobbler Hill
2015-05-03
A new End-to-End group commencing the entire Heysen Trail at Cape Jervis. Walking one Sunday a month during the walk season, we will progress up the 1,200km Heysen Trail to Parachilna Gorge over a number of years. End-to-End 10 is the tenth group to make this undertaking.

Read more about the End-to-End walk programme.

From the Cape Jervis trailhead, this section follows sandy coastal tracks and exposed coastal hillsides, providing spectacular views over Backstairs Passage to Kangaroo Island. Walkers are often rewarded with sightings of seals and dolphins. At Blowhole Beach the trail enters Deep Creek Conservation Park to begin the long climb through native bushland to Cobbler Hill.

Participants who register for this walk will also be invited to attend an introductory walk on the Sunday 12th April 2015, information will be provided upon registration.

Hamilton to Peters Hill
2015-05-03
This section of the Trail follows backroads and road reserves of open scrubland, before a short walk up Peters Hill, where walkers are rewarded with pretty vistas over the farmlands of the lower Mid North

Pewsey Vale to Mount Crawford
2015-05-03
Our first walk of the year begins with undulating back roads and tracks through farming areas. Then we get amongst the pines of Mount Crawford forest where the terrain gets steeper, finishing with some road walking back to the cars.

Sturt Gorge West
2015-05-03
We walk alongside the Sturt River, ascending to higher ground to gain views from above, then descending to the Gorge to make our way along the river back to the meeting place

Lavender Federation Trail Monarto Oval to Bondleigh
2015-05-03

Chlorination Station to Raeville
2015-05-02 - 2015-05-03
SATURDAY 2 MAY 2015

Passing Bundaleer Reservoir and the permanently flowing Bundaleer Creek, the Trail joins the Bundaleer northern intake channel at the aqueduct. After leaving the channels at the weir it follows Never Never Creek past remnant Yacca forests and grazing land towards Bundaleer Forest.

SUNDAY 3 MAY 2015

This is a diverse walk through native scrub, Bundaleer pine forest and farmland. The ridgetops and testing climbs reward walkers with spectacular panoramic views.

THEME – Jail breakers

ACCOMMODATION – Unfortunately the Gladstone Gaol is unavailable so you will need to arrange your own accommodation for the weekend.

NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office to register for that day. The online registering system will only allow you to register for both walking days.

Black Hill
2015-04-26
This walk has three memorable hills guaranteed to clear the sinuses. The first one is Main Ridge Track in Black Hill CP. The second one is Chapmans Track across Montacute Rd in Morialta CP. The third hill is on the way back in Black Hill CP. This is a challenging walk designed for those who enjoy going uphill. A walk like this will put you in the right frame of mind where heartbreaks, money problems and other troubling thoughts, will fade into insignificance. Estimated distance about 21 kms.

Depending on the weather, bring enough water to last the effort and distance, about 2 1/2 L or 3 L.

Willunga
2015-04-26
Starting at the historic township of Willunga, we follow the Shiraz trail for a while, before wending our way through vineyards and farmland. Mostly level with a couple of inclines giving us a lovely view to the coast, before returning to Willunga.

Belair RW to Mount Lofty
2015-04-19
A lovely walk, beginning from Belair Railway Station and climbing up to Mt Lofty Summit via the Yurrabilla Trail and the less frequented tracks of Cleland. There is far more climbing than descending but none of it is too severe.

Scott Creek
2015-04-19
The walk starts on Bandicoot track on the Eastern side of the Scott Creek Conservation Park.

Following fire tracks for most of the walk in and around beautiful native bushland, we have a few undulations but nothing too sinister.

Lavender Federation Trail Murray Bridge to Monarto
2015-04-12
A walk along the Murray where we may see The Murray Princess moored, around reclaimed wetlands then off to the scrub. Pass by Mobilong Low security prison and the perimeter of Monarto Zoo. A great start to a new hiking season.

Annual General Meeting
2015-03-27
Friends of the Heysen Trail and Other Walking Trails Inc AGM 2015

7.30pm Friday March 27 2015, at the Woodville Lawn Bowling Club, Oval Ave, Woodville South.

Guest Speaker Sandy Pitcher, CEO of DEWNR (Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources) will address the meeting at the conclusion of the AGM.

Hear about our Association’s activities in 2014 and the plans for 2015.

Meet your council (they are the people who make the decisions) and find out how we spend your money.

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First Creek
2015-03-18
Exploring the lower reaches of the First Creek, beginning and ending at Botanic Hotel

Walkerville
2015-03-11
Check out the Torrens River linear park into to the Zoo and return – time and length will be weather dependent. Optional dinner at the Sussex Hotel after.

Belair
2015-03-04
The walk starts at the Belair Country Club car park. We walk past Old Government House, through ECHO tunnel to lower and upper waterfall returning afterwards to the car park.

It is recommended to bring a torch

Optional after walk, meals and drinks at Belair Hotel

Semaphore Hysterical Walk
2015-02-25
Come and stroll around Semaphore and hear some of the history from an old resident (Julian).

Semaphore is one of the oldest areas in Adelaide, being settled in the early 1850’s and originally called Scarborough.

Dinner at the Exeter Hotel or nearby.

Port Adelaide
2015-02-18
This will be a walk around the streets and docks of Port Adelaide to look at the large public wall murals created at the recent “Wonderwall” event. Afterwards we can have an optional meal at somewhere that takes our fancy.

Craigburn Farm
2015-02-11
A mix of gentle trails with a bit of everything, old pastures, creeks, lake, away from the hustle and bustle of the city

Optional tea at Montagna Cafe

Mount George
2015-02-04
The walk is generally easy going with one short steep section rising to Mount George over some rocks. From Mount George there is an excellent view of the valley and surrounding countryside.

Tea optional afterwards at The Bridgewater Inn

Glen Osmond
2015-01-28
A loop walk in the Mount Osmond Reserve incorporating part of the Pioneer Women’s Trail and Burnside Walking Trails.

This walk will give spectacular views of Adelaide City and suburbs.

Hallett Cove Conservation Park
2015-01-21

Chambers Gully
2015-01-14
A loop walk with a steady but not steep climb with views of Adelaide, koalas and our native bush land.

River Torrens Gilberton
2015-01-07
An easy 1.5 to 2 hr walk along the banks of the Torrens river to blow the cob webs away and to test out the swing bridge.

Followed by an optional meal or a drink afterwards at the Hackney Hotel.

Boxing Day Walk 6th Creek
2014-12-26
This classic post Christmas walk has been undertaken by a dedicated group of walkers for over 20 years.

Join them and others to burn off the excesses of Christmas Day and get rid of the left-overs with a shared lunch at the end. Bring you left-overs, a chair and you favourite beverage.

No need to register, just turn up.

Meeting – 8.15am, Sixth Creek ford on Valley Road, on the way to Montacute Cons Park off Corkscrew Road, (where the Heysen Trail joins Valley Road). Sthn Guide Book 3.6 – grid 957377.
